In the Pond (National Geographic Kids Readers, Pre-Reader)

Discover the plants and animals that live in and around a pond in this new Pre-reader about the many things to be found in this amazing ecosystem.<BR><BR>If you visited a pond, what would you see? In this fun Pre-reader, young readers will learn all about ponds and the ducks, turtles, frogs, and other animals that call these watery habitats home.<BR><BR>Key features include:<BR>- Expert-vetted text appropriate for ages 3 to 5 and up to a kindergarten grade level- Brilliant and eye-catching National Geographic images- A vocabulary tree and wrap-up activity that introduces kids to new words and conceptsPerfect for beginning and young readers, National Geographic Pre-readers give kids a chance to use what they've learned, while expanding their understanding of the world. <BR><BR>About the series: This high-interest, educationally-vetted readers series features magnificent National Geographic images accompanied by text written by experienced, skilled children's book authors. Each reader includes a glossary and interactive features in which kids get to use what they've learned in the book. Level 1 readers reinforce the content of the book with a kinesthetic learning activity. Level 2 readers feature slightly higher-level text and additional vocabulary words. Level 3 readers have more layers of information to challenge more proficient readers. For emerging readers, the Pre-reader level introduces vocabulary and concepts, and the Co-reader level provides a collaborative reading experience.<BR><BR>Praise for National Geographic Readers:<BR><BR>"Reliable in format and solid in execution, this series works well to introduce children of varying levels of reading comfort to nonfiction and research formats."<BR><BR>Quoted by: Maggie Reagan, Booklist<BR><BR>Complete your collection with these popular National Geographic Pre-readers:<BR>- National Geographic Readers: Swing, Sloth! Explore the Rain Forest- National Geographic Readers: At the Beach- National Geographic Readers: Animal Homes- National Geographic Readers: Hop, Bunny! Explore the Forest